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belonging@worcester.edu
508-929-8053
The following information is provided to keep the xxxxɫƬ State community informed on incidents of bias/discrimination reported to the university. This data will be updated if a future bias incident occurs.
Data updated: 05/14/2026
Period represented: FY2026 (7/1/2025—6/30/2026)

 

Total number of incidents reported in FY2026:

13

Incidents by
complainant/reporting party

in FY2026

ComplainantReported
Students7
Faculty2
Staff4
Alumni0
xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
Non-xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
Undisclosed0
Incidents by
subject **

in FY2026

SubjectReported
Discrimination12
Retaliation0
Bias0
Title IX*0
Civility0
Other1
Sexual Harassment0
Incidents by
protected category**

in FY2026

DiscriminationReported
Age1
Race8
Disability1
Religion2
National Origin0
Sex/Gender1
Sexual Orientation1
Veteran0
Other0
Incidents by
finding/outcome

in FY2026

OutcomeReported
Resolved5
Substantiated0
Not substantiated2
No jurisdiction0
Withdrawn0
Open0
Referred to University Police0
Unresolved/No leads4
Did not pursue2
The following allegations were made this fiscal year:
04.28.26Vandalism attempts towards the LGBTQIA+ community.
04.28.26Alleged act of discrimination towards the Black community.
03.30.26Derogatory remarks repeatedly made.
03.11.26Discriminatory comments made towards the disabled & the BIPOC community.
02.26.26Alleged act of discrimination towards the Black community.
02.11.26Use of racial slur.
12.09.25Derogatory Comments made toward the Hispanic community.
11.17.25Alleged act of discrimination towards the Black community.
11.14.25Derogatory comments made toward the Hispanic community.
11.06.25Use of derogatory slur towards the LGBTQIA+ community.
10.22.25Vandalism – Nazi symbols discovered.
10.05.25Nazi music discovered playing.
09.10.25Discrimination based on age.

 

Additional information:

*Title IX information is reported separately.

**Multiple types of discrimination in a single report.

***Multiple complainants reporting the same incident.

Questions about this reporting data should be directed to xxxxɫƬ State’s Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at belonging@worcester.edu or 508-929-8053.

To learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion activities at xxxxɫƬ State, read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committees.

To learn about bias incident reporting, including how to report an incident, read more about Bias Incidents and Reporting at xxxxɫƬ State.

  • The following information is provided to keep the xxxxɫƬ State community informed on incidents of bias/discrimination reported to the university. This data will be updated if a future bias incident occurs.

    Data updated: 03/25/2025
    Period represented: FY2025 (7/1/2024—6/30/2025)

    Total number of incidents reported in FY202: 9

    Incidents by
    complainant/reporting party

    in FY2025

    ComplainantReported
    Students4
    Faculty3
    Staff2
    Alumni0
    xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Non-xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Undisclosed0
    Incidents by
    subject **

    in FY2025

    SubjectReported
    Discrimination9
    Retaliation1
    Bias0
    Title IX*0
    Civility0
    Other0
    Sexual Harassment0
    Incidents by
    protected category**

    in FY2025

    DiscriminationReported
    Age0
    Race3
    Disability4
    Religion2
    National Origin0
    Sex/Gender0
    Sexual Orientation0
    Veteran0
    Other0
    Incidents by
    finding/outcome

    in FY2025

    OutcomeReported
    Resolved3
    Substantiated0
    Not substantiated1
    No jurisdiction0
    Withdrawn0
    Open0
    Referred to University Police0
    Unresolved/No leads1
    Did not pursue3

     

    Bias/Discrimination Incident Dashboard – FY 2025
    The following allegations were made:
    03-10-25Discrimination based on Accessibility.
    02-05-25Swastikas found.
    12-02-24Harassment based on race.
    11-08-24Discrimination based on attempt to gain assets.
    11-01-24Retaliation based on race.
    10-03-24Discrimination based on lack of Accommodation.
    10-03-24Discrimination based on Accessibility.
    07-14-24Harassment towards Black community.
    07-02-24
    Swastikas with hate message found.

     

    *Title IX information is reported separately.

    **Multiple types of discrimination in a single report.

    ***Multiple complainants reporting the same incident.

    Questions about this reporting data should be directed to xxxxɫƬ State’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity at belonging@worcester.edu or 508-929-8053.

    To learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion activities at xxxxɫƬ State, read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committees.

    To learn about bias incident reporting, including how to report an incident, read more about Bias Incidents and Reporting at xxxxɫƬ State.

  • The following information is provided to keep the xxxxɫƬ State community informed on incidents of bias/discrimination reported to the university. This data will be updated if a future bias incident occurs.

    Data updated: 07/23/2024
    Period represented: FY2024 (7/1/2023—6/30/2024)

    Total number of incidents reported in FY2024: 38

    Incidents by complainant/reporting party

    ComplainantReported
    Students22
    Faculty6
    Staff4
    Alumni2
    xxxxɫƬ State Community Member2
    Non-xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Undisclosed1
    Incidents by subject **
    SubjectReported
    Discrimination25
    Retaliation4
    Bias6
    Title IX*0
    Civility0
    Other4
    Sexual Harassment1
    Incidents by protected category**
    DiscriminationReported
    Age1
    Race16
    Disability5
    Religion7
    National Origin7
    Sex/Gender4
    Sexual Orientation3
    Veteran1
    Other0
    Incidents by finding/outcome**
    OutcomeReported
    Resolved4
    Substantiated6
    Not substantiated12
    No jurisdiction3
    Withdrawn1
    Open1
    Referred to University Police0
    Unresolved/No leads2
    Did not pursue9
    Bias/Discrimination Incident Dashboard – FY 2024
    The following allegations were made:

     

    05-15-24
    Person with disability not allowed to join a WSU team.
    05-09-24Workplace racial discrimination and retaliation.
    05-07-24Preferential treatment by supervisor based upon religion.
    05-03-24Harassment and mocking of a religious group.
    04-24-24Systemic failure to sufficiently and adequately manage racial incidents.
    04-17-24
    Swastikas drawn on off-campus sidewalk.
    04-08-24
    Harassment involving gestures towards Jewish community.
    04-03-24Discrimination based on Accessibility.
    03-07-24Harassment directed towards the pro-Palestinian and Muslim community.
    03-06-24Discriminatory actions towards based upon future academic goals.
    03-06-24Harassment of Muslim community.
    03-06-24Degrading correspondence toward immigrants.
    03-05-24Concerns regarding religious programs.
    02-22-24Cultural slang racial graffiti.
    02-09-24SAS accommodations were not honored.
    02-06-24Racial slur referenced.
    01-24-24Racial and age discrimination.
    01-28-24Workplace racial Harassment.
    01-25-24*Constant ridicule towards Women, BIPOC/ALANA, and Religious groups reported.
    12-19-23Non-stop discrimination and retaliation based upon Age/Veteran status, and Disability.
    12-05-23Individual reported constantly being targeted and followed based upon race.
    12-01-23Offensive reference towards a religious group.
    11-09-23Request to terminate an academic talk.
    11-05-23Racial discrimination upon entry of a campus building.
    11-01-23Discrimination based on Sex/Gender.
    10-29-23Personal social media account was found to be offensive.
    10-25-23Racial graffiti discovered towards the policies of Israel.
    10-25-23Statement expressing dislike towards Vietnamese individuals in a “joking” manner.
    10-13-23 Hateful comments/actions displayed toward the LGBTQIA+ community.
    09-28-23Inappropriate touching.
    09-22-23Discrimination reported.
    09-19-23Neurodivergent slur.
    09-04-23Racial discrimination in Financial Aid process.
    08-29-23*Black Racial slur said during Student employee training.
    08-24-23*Black Racial slur said during Student employee training.
    08-11-23Inappropriate LGBTQIA+ comments posted on Social Media account.
    08-09-23Microphone was not used to accommodate the disabled hard of hearing audience.
    08-25-23*Comments aimed toward an Asian individual.
    07-26-23*Comments aimed toward an Asian individual.

     

    *Title IX information is reported separately.

    **Multiple types of discrimination in a single report.

    ***Multiple complainants reporting the same incident.

    Questions about this reporting data should be directed to xxxxɫƬ State’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity at diversity@worcester.edu or 508-929-8053.

    To learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion activities at xxxxɫƬ State, read more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committees.

    To learn about bias incident reporting, including how to report an incident, read more about Bias Incidents and Reporting at xxxxɫƬ State.

  • The following information is provided to keep the xxxxɫƬ State community informed on incidents of bias reported to the university. This data will be updated if a future bias incident occurs.

    Period represented: FY2023 (7/1/2022—6/30/2023)

    Total number of incidents reported in FY2023: 23

    Incidents by complainant/reporting party

    ComplainantReported
    Students16
    Faculty1
    Staff7
    Alumni0
    xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Non-xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Undisclosed0
    Incidents by subject
    SubjectReported
    Discrimination11
    Retaliation0
    Bias12
    Title IX*0
    Civility0
    Other0

     

    Incidents by protected category**

     

    DiscriminationReported
    Age0
    Race15
    Disability0
    Religion1
    National Origin2
    Sex/Gender4
    Sexual Orientation0
    Veteran0
    Other1
    Incidents by finding/outcome
    OutcomeReported
    Resolved5
    Substantiated2
    Not substantiated2
    No jurisdiction2
    Withdrawn3
    Open4
    Referred to University Police0
    Unresolved/No leads5

    ** May reflect multiple allegations per report

  • The following data represents incidents which occurred during the FY2022 period (7/1/2021—6/30/2022.)

    Total Incidents in FY2022: 14
    Incidents by complainant/reporting party
    ComplainantReported
    Students8
    Faculty1
    Staff5
    Alumni0
    xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Non-xxxxɫƬ State Community Member0
    Undisclosed0
    Incidents by subject
    SubjectReported
    Discrimination14
    Retaliation0
    Bias0
    Title IX*0
    Civility0
    Wrongful Termination0
    Incidents by protected category**
    DiscriminationReported
    Age2
    Race7
    Disability2
    Religion0
    National Origin0
    Sex/Gender1
    Sexual Orientation1
    Veteran0
    Other1
    Incidents by finding/outcome
    OutcomeReported
    Resolved0
    Substantiated1
    Not substantiated2
    No jurisdiction2
    Withdrawn3
    Open4
    Referred to University Police0
    Unresolved/No leads2

    ** May reflect multiple allegations per report

Contact Inclusive Excellence and Belonging
Shaughnessy Administration Building
3rd Floor
Office #313A
belonging@worcester.edu
508-929-8053
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